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Hi Kitty. I also live in Christiansburg and work at Tech. I'm so excited for you. Lucky you so soon. Mine won't be until May or June of next year. I'm getting the RNY done.
No worries!
I've never heard of a gastric plication. What is it like? The lapband?
Things are moving along. I had my stress test done a couple weeks ago, some blood work, and my appt for my sleep study is Jul 21 (I want it sooner so my ins covers it 100% since my out of pocket has been met. Trying to get a cancelation through them so I can). I've had 2 of the 12 appts for the health education program already. My problem is that I'm gaining instead of losing. I've not been the best at my diet so I guess that explains it. lol
How long ago did you have your WLS?
on 6/3/16 3:19 pm
Oh Terri I am so sorry I have not seen your post until now. Usually I get a notification that someone replied, perhaps it was when I was away and with all the mail I had when I got back I didn't notice it.
Sounds like you have a very difficult program to work through but hopefully you will be approved in the end. My ins at the time covered nothing to do with weight loss. I had my surgery and Mexico and could not be any more pleased with the care I received.
I was 64 at the time of my surgery. Starting weight was 250 and I am 5' 71/2" . I had gastric plication. I did not want a larger surgery with more long term chance of complications/side effects. Additionally I have a husband who had a major stroke and needed a quick recovery so I could care for him. I am not unhappy with my choice.
You are wise to do it now and not wait as long as I did, mostly as my husband was not supportive (he is now). Health issue do get owrse as we age.
My son and DIL graduated from and live close to Tech. I live in Giles. Please let me know how you are doing and again my sincere apologies for the delay in my reply.
on 6/3/16 2:59 pm
Hi Kitty, nice to know there is someone local on the board. My name is Liz. I am from Pembroke. I had gastric plication in Jul of 2016. Feel free to pm me if you'd like to get to know me or we can chat here, whatever you are comfy with. I have only heard good things about Carillion's bariatric program.
Hi, I just stumbled upon these forums and was delighted to see some people from NRV. I live in Christiansburg. I am having a sleeve procedure on June 27 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial. My name is Kitty
Does anyone know of any in person support groups that are near Leesburg? Driving into Fairfax is a pain with all the traffic around here so I would like to find a group nearby.
There is one near SRMC. That's the one that I go to. Here is the link for info: http://www.srmconline.com/southside-regional-medical-center/ services/southside-regional-medical-center-campaign-bariatr- 3136.aspx
I see that this is an extremely old post, but my family physician prescribed phentermine for me for weight loss. She's a great Dr and I'd still be seeing her, but unfortunately her practice has some crazy rules and I was discharged from the practice because I missed 3 appointments within a 3 year span! Her name is Lisa Knust and she's located in Carrollton, Va
Hi all,
I'm so sorry I have been absent for a very long time. I let people's comments get the better of me and I "ran". I am 16 years post-op and I feel I DO have something to offer regardless of what the so called "experts" say. And, they DO have wonderful advice. I just wish they would realize there are others who also have good advice. I miss you all so much!! I am so so sorry.
Hi Liz. I haven't had surgery yet. I'm just starting out and going to the informational session on April 7. I'm leaning more towards the RNY unless the surgeon thinks otherwise when I see him. Where did you get yours done? What ins do you have? What requirements did you have to do? I live in Christiansburg and work at Tech. I'll be going through the Bariatric program through Roanoke Carilion MH. I wish I could say mine is coming up soon, but I have to do a 12 month Health Education program for my ins that consists of one phone call a month that lasts no more than 20 minutes. Grrrr I honestly wish I had to do what most others do and do a 3 or 6 month diet. Frustrating.
I'm 46 yo, 5'5.5" and cw is 265 with a bmi of 43.4. I have osteoarthritis in both knees and my lower back. I am Bipolar 2 (that is controlled) with depression (that is not). I also have Hypothyroidism (that is doing well with meds). The older I get, the worse my health gets. What is your story?
Terri
